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What\u2019s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory: June 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 27, 2021) \u2013 The following events and programs are happening in June at the Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street:<\/p>\n

\u201cColor in Motion\u201d Live Butterfly Exhibit<\/strong>
\nOpen through June 27, Public hours<\/em>
\nEmbrace color during the Botanical Conservatory\u2019s annual live butterfly exhibit. Not only do the wings of the Blue Morpho, Emerald Peacock and Scarlet Mormon flash with pigments and refracted light, but colorful shade sails, masses of spring flowers and broad strokes of groundcover undergird this exhibit celebrating the pleasures of color. Large-scale kaleidoscopes also allow visitors to experiment with color magic during their visit. Sponsored by the Franklin Electric Foundation, Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, 97.3 WMEE and ABC 21 WPTA.<\/p>\n

Color Craft Session<\/strong>
\nThurs-Sat, June 17-19, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m<\/em>.
\nDrop by for the last Color Craft Session as part of the \u201cColor in Motion\u201d live butterfly exhibit. This month\u2019s topic is plantable colors with an extra chance to explore a world of color through various activities, crafts and demonstrations. Included with regular Conservatory admission. No registration required.<\/p>\n

$1 Night Insight: Pollinator Plants<\/strong>
\nThursday, June 3, 6:00-7:00 p.m<\/em>.
\nOn the first Thursday night of the month, receive discounted admission of just $1 per person and even take advantage of free parking! Also, be sure to drop in on the DNI: $1 Night Insight for a fun themed activity from 6-7 p.m. No registration required. Learn about the important role of pollinator plants and what types of plants are most pollinator friendly. Go pollinators! <\/p>\n

Wonderful World of Insects \u2013 Virtual Zoom Session<\/strong>
\nRegistration deadline: June 9
\nWednesday, June 16, 9-9:45 a.m.
\nSession Fee: $12<\/em>
\nGet a panoramic view of live butterflies with this online learning program that virtually explores the world of insects! We will explore the definition of an insect, their lifecycle and how they are different from other creepy crawlies. The session will end with an up-close view of our hatching lab and live butterflies in the Botanical Conservatory\u2019s \u201cColor in Motion\u201d seasonal exhibit. An email address is necessary to participate via Zoom. Ages 6-9. <\/p>\n

National Pollinator Week<\/strong>
\nTuesday-Saturday: June 22-26, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m<\/em>.
\nLearn all about our pollinator friends as we celebrate National Pollinator Week! From Tuesday to Saturday, we will explore the world of pollinators through hands-on activities, crafts and demonstrations. Included in regular Conservatory admission. Scheduled topics during this special celebration are:<\/p>\n